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Expert: - 7/15/2007


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If TSA inspects my check-in bags in which I've packed vacuum seal bags, will TSA evacuate the air after inspecting or will they just try to cram everything back in the bag?
Thanks.
Rick

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Dear Rick,

TSA will x-ray your baggage and if they found anything suspicious, they will open it and check each item individually. After this if additional inspection is required they will place the item on the machine again.
As far as "repacking" your bag, do not expect that they will place everything back in order.

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R. Gomes

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